The Bos Family Foundation
The Bos Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Demotte, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $575K.
The Bos Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bos Family Foundation gave $575K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $96K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $574,774
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $95,796
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $114,887
- Total assets
- $1,040
- -99.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bos Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Leaders Institute ($150K). Together the top 6 received $575K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 36 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bos Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2019) to $854K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $575K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Leaders Institute Spring Lake, MI | General Expenses | $150,000 |
| Word Partners Palos Heights, IL | General Expenses | $130,000 |
| Sunshine Community Church El Paso, TX | General Expenses | $129,774 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries Sauk Village, IL | General Expenses | $100,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation Crete, IL | General Expenses | $40,000 |
| Elim Christian Services Crestwood, IL | General Expenses | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,040 | $454,103 | $588,827 | $574,774 | 6 | $574,774 | $1,292 |
| 2024 | $135,764 | $518,478 | $673,965 | $660,000 | 7 | $660,000 | $3,994 |
| 2023 | $291,251 | $620,684 | $533,409 | $510,000 | 8 | $510,000 | $7,761 |
| 2022 | $203,976 | $785,166 | $795,067 | $790,000 | 8 | $790,000 | $3,772 |
| 2021 | $213,877 | $360,058 | $352,982 | $340,000 | 7 | $340,000 | $1,983 |
| 2020 | $206,801 | $900,179 | $870,193 | $854,028 | 11 | — | $5,125 |
| 2019 | $176,815 | $40,360 | $292,178 | $278,000 | 3 | — | $5,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bos Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bos Family Foundation is led by Mary Beth Bos, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Beth Bos
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Schakel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Bos Family Foundation
How much does The Bos Family Foundation give each year?
The Bos Family Foundation gave $575K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $660K across 7 grants.
What is The Bos Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bos Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $114,887, and its average grant was $95,796, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bos Family Foundation give grants?
The Bos Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (26%) and Texas (23%).
Does The Bos Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bos Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bos Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bos Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Leaders Institute ($150,000), Word Partners ($130,000) and Sunshine Community Church ($129,774), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bos Family Foundation?
The Bos Family Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $575K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bos Family Foundation?
The Bos Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Demotte, IN. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Bos Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bos Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3716147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Bos Family Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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